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We’re not only still coping with CES but also with MacWorld news. One of the items we missed deals with popular iPod/iPhone accessory maker, Griffin Technology, which unveiled quite a few products at Apple’s event in San Francisco. Here’s what they’ve announced:
- PowerBlock Reserve and PowerJolt Reserve, two accessories designed to add extra juice to your iPod/iPhone, both of which we saw later at the CES. Both devices will start selling in April for $39.99.
- TuneBuds Fit – in-ear headphones that deliver superb sound in an anatomically correct curved design, shaped to the ear canal, making them the most comfortable way to enjoy music all day long. Available next month for $49.99.
- Navigate – compact and lightweight inlinte controller and FM Radio for iPhone and iPod. It can be used as a companion to any FM radio to display song titles, program information, etc. on its two-line OLED display. The Navigate should hit stores in March, when you’ll be able to grab it for $59.99.
- TuneFlex AUX with SmartClick – Griffin’s in-car charge, mount and play solution now includes a wireless remote control (SmartClick Remote) with a magnetic holder that attaches to the driver’s steering wheel. Includes stereo AUX-in cable to connect iPod or iPhone to the car stereo. Available later in the month for $79.99.
- TuneJuice for iPhone and iPod – battery extender which uses 4 AAA batteries (included in the box), and which should provide you with up to 24 hours of additional music, 6 hours of video, or 2 hours of talk time. You can grab it later in January for $29.99.
- Elan Form Chrome for iPhone 3G – slim, clipless iPhone 3G case with with black leather and chrome trim, which also includes a screen protector to guard against smudges, fingerprints, and scratches, and a premium cleaning cloth for proper care of your beloved device. Also available later in the month for $34.99.
And that’s about all of the Griffin MacWorld news we caught. Here are the links to three press releases.
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Dusan has been using smartphones since their introduction and is now following the latest trends in the industry. The "convergence" is what he's most excited about, and writing about it is the next logical thing to do. He thinks that using a smartphone is what everyone who cares about their time should do. In addition to his interests in mobile phones, Dusan also loves to experiment with the latest web and mobile 2.0 services. The idea of accessing and managing your information from any device no matter where you are simply amazes him. Whether it's an online to-do list, note taking service or a video sharing social network, he's there to try it out. He admits though, he's still searching for the ultimate web-based organizational tool, which "sings" perfectly with the mobile PIM application. Dusan used to run SymbianWatch.com which later became part of IntoMobile. He lives in Serbia, South-East Europe, from where he edits the site on a daily basis.
